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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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